As expected, the facelifted Honda HR-V will be the third new model to be released by Honda Malaysia in 2025, with its impending arrival announced by the opening of the order books for the SUV. It’s set to be launched sometime in Q3, which we’ve just entered, so it should be due out pretty soon.
What can buyers expect with the refresh? Well, the format presented by the third-gen RV – which made its Malaysian debut in 2022 – has been largely retained, with only minor changes to both exterior and interior.
External revisions consist of a new, wider front grille and a corresponding reprofiled front bumper, along with a new, sleeker LED tail light design. The wheels have also been given a makeover (in the case of the RS), with the 18-inch units now sporting a machined two-tone finish in place of the all-grey scheme seen previously.
Inside, the “wraparound” centre console seen previously has been replaced by a more conventional symmetrical unit, which has an additional storage compartment beneath the air-con controls. The eight-inch touchscreen for the infotaiment system has also been updated, and now comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Like with the pre-facelift, the updated HR-V will continue to be offered with three powertrain options (NA, turbo and hybrid) in Malaysia, with outputs similar to that found currently in their respective applications.
The naturally-aspirated 1.5 litre engine is the L15B as found in the petrol City models, and the DOHC i-VTEC four-pot continues to offer 121 PS and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. Meanwhile, the 1.5 litre VTEC Turbo mill is still rated at 181 PS and 240 Nm from 1,700 and 4,500 rpm, and both NA and turbo units are paired with a CVT.
The automaker’s e:HEV hybrid powertrain also remains unchanged in terms of power output, but it’s said that the system has been tweaked to offer a more enhanced engine sound and to be more responsive in use. Otherwise, there’s a 131 PS/253 Nm electric motor working with a 105 PS and 127 Nm 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC Atkinson-cycle NA engine, which primarily acts as a generator but can also drive the front wheels at higher speeds.
Like the current model, Honda Sensing is on for the count, and enhancements come in the form of the inclusion of Adaptive Driving Beam and Active Cornering Light into the mix. The facelift also introduces two new exterior colours to the SUV, these being Phoenix Orange Pearl and Crystal Black Pearl.
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Am i short-sighted or the car almost no change? Nowhere close to “facelift” X50
Japanese brand mah, slow to upgrade and they love plastics, but still millions of people sticking to buy the crap.
But still better than Corolla cross where also can’t even beat HRV, not only just still using cheap plastic material, poor spec, outdated tech and ancient engine unlike HRV, Nissan Kicks than other brands
That is why it’s called facelift. It shows that they are doing the right thing. Only if the product is flawed that you need major changes for a facelift.
Yes, that’s why honda people deserve cheap plastics
Takpe la, janji bukan mcm kena tipu safety scandal bukan jenama lain dan jenama ni
Klu tak tipu, tak _______?
Takde issues untuk beli jenama lain, kecuali toyota la
Honda know minimal changes and no equipment upgrade is already enough to satisfy brand worshipping fanboy like you.
You have not seen some people made a comparison of how jap cars keep shortchanging you compared to chinese cars. Things like heat insulators, anti-crash bars, door trim, sound insulators, touch screen HU, floor carpet, roof lining, etc. Some of these aren’t even expensive. And they’re priced much higher than chinese cars. I’m not even a fan of ccp cars, but T and H really have to step up because they’re not the only player in town in 2025. This is not 2005, or 2015. It’s 2025. There’s Chery, Haval, Geely (Proton), Jaeco, and so on. And these guys can throw their price down even after giving all the good stuff because why? Because chinese market is so so big they could easily achieve scalability so costs become cheaper for them. And mainland china people see cars priced at X price point already alhas some levels of expectations on what they should be getting. That’s why T and H cant sell in China.
Adoi, when will they learn? With the onslaught of Chinese cars and now the X50 facelift, still price like crazy, cheap interior, still using LaneWatch™ and no 360º camera…
oh still lanewatch i see?
facelift or not, still sell well.
As long there is awek it will sell well
This one will smoke Corolla Cross. Even Nissan Kicks also beats Corolla Cross too
This model is already too long in the tooth. It should be replaced by a new model instead of facelift.
Got rcta or not? Most needed safety feature when reversing the whole day out of parking lots
kenapa x bawa warna sand khaki macam kat indo/thai/jepun ? lagi cantik sbb signature hrv 3rd gen.. ini bawa phoenix orange colour palette city pulak….
This is not facelift, this is faceless model.